Khaya Mthethwa (born 25 November 1987), Umlazi, also known as The PK (The Pastors Kid) is a South African singer-songwriter, musician, composer, arranger, and the multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for winning the 8th season of TV singing competition Idols South Africa, the first black person to have done so. He is also known as a choir member of the gospel group Joyous Celebration, popular both in South Africa across Africa.


Early years


Born and raised in Durban Kwa-Zulu Natal, Khaya Mthethwa grew up in a church environment. His father Bhekithemba Mthethwa is a minister at the Umlazi Oasis Fellowship Centre. After finishing high school Khaya wanted to pursue a career in music but his parents were not keen on the idea and so he went on to study project management at the varsity college but remained active in a church as a music director of the church choir.


Music career


Khaya Mthethwa first appeared as a backing vocalist singing Tenor for Joyous Celebration co-founder Mthunzi Namba's Mercy album. He was then asked to join Joyous Celebration two days prior to the live recording of Joyous Celebration 15 in 2010. In 2012 Khaya appeared on Ntokozo Mbambo's Filled album, again as a backing vocalist. In 2012, he entered Idols South Africa with the intention of trying out a different genre to enhance his music abilities. He went on to win the competition. In 2013, he participated in another TV competition, The Clash Of The Choirs, this time as part of the Kwa-Zulu Natal choir; the group won. Khaya can sing gospel, pop, jazz and R&B, and he is a self-taught musician who can play a keyboard, guitar, drums and percussion. He is also a songwriter, and wrote most of the songs in his debut album, For You. Khaya Mthethwa is a host of Gospel Alive a Gospel TV show that premiered 3 November 2013 on Mutlichoice DSTV's Mzansi magic channel, on which he worked with content producer Tebogo Rameetse. In 2015 he was ordained as a pastor. In 2014 he released a live DVD recording titled The Uprising.


Discography


Albums


For You (Universal Music Group, 2012) The Uprising (Universal Music Group, 2014)


References

Settle For Less - We Will Never Settle For Less Settle For Less - We Will Never Settle For Less - Khaya Mthethwa

 Mkhulumsebenzi (Great Work) Mkhulumsebenzi (Great Work) - Khaya Mthethwa - Oasis Worship

Pour Of Yourself & We Worship You Pour Of Yourself & We Worship You - Khaya Mthethwa

Avulekile Avulekile - Khaya Mthethwa

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Albums & Songs

  • Okunye (Bisto Remix) [feat. Khaya Mthethwa, Abel Daizer & Dj Sox]
  • Okunye (3 Step Remix) [feat. Khaya Mthethwa & Abel Daizer]
  • Okunye (Radio Edit) [feat. Khaya Mthethwa & Abel Daizer]
  • Amen (Live) [Outro]
  • Place of promise (Live)
  • Outpouring (Live)
  • Psalm 24 (Live)
  • You are here (Live)
  • Ngambulele (Live)
  • Right Now (Live)
  • I give You me (Live)
  • Bhekani Uthando (Live)
  • It doesn't matter (Live)
  • End of the Story (Live)
  • You have a plan (Live)
  • Avulekile (Live)
  • You Are Here (feat. Khaya Mthethwa)
  • Run Over (feat. Khaya Mthethwa)
  • Mkhulumsebenzi
  • You're Doing a New Thing
  • This Is Why
  • Ngcwele
  • Igama Lakho
  • Atmosphere
  • Name Above All Names
  • Awaken Me
  • Stand for Me Again
  • Ongiholayo
  • Lendawo
  • Never Tell Us No
  • Reflections (feat. Black Coffee & Khaya Mthethwa) [Rudo Deep Remix]
  • Reflections (feat. Black Coffee & Khaya Mthethwa) [Enoo Napa Afro Dub]
  • Reflections (feat. Black Coffee & Khaya Mthethwa) [Enoo Napa Remix]
  • Reflections (feat. Black Coffee & Khaya Mthethwa) [Cuebur & D-Malice Remix]
  • Reflections (feat. Black Coffee & Khaya Mthethwa) [Radeckt Remix]
  • Reflections (feat. Black Coffee & Khaya Mthethwa)
  • Reflections (feat. Black Coffee & Khaya Mthethwa) [Rudo Deep Remix]
  • Reflections (feat. Black Coffee & Khaya Mthethwa) [Enoo Napa Afro Dub]
  • Reflections (feat. Black Coffee & Khaya Mthethwa) [Enoo Napa Remix]
  • Reflections (feat. Black Coffee & Khaya Mthethwa) [Cuebur & D-Malice Remix]
  • Reflections (feat. Black Coffee & Khaya Mthethwa) [Radeckt Remix]
  • Reflections (feat. Black Coffee & Khaya Mthethwa)
  • Vula (Live)
  • Ithina' Bazo Profetha (Live)
  • This Generation (Live) [feat. Lebohang Kgapola]
  • Rain Down (Live) [feat. Nqubeko Mbatha]
  • Incredible (Live) [feat. Xoli Mncwango]
  • Ngiyafuna (Live)
  • Malibongwe (Live)
  • Free Worship (Live)
  • Similapha (Live) [feat. Ntokozo Mbambo]
  • Refreshing Times (Live)
  • Simakade Baba (Live)
  • Hhayi Akekho' Nje Ngawe (Live)
  • Ushilo Wena (Live)
  • Pour of Yourself (Live)
  • Nothing Too Big (Live)
  • Unalo (Live)
  • Hayo Mathatha (Live)
  • I Beat: Igama LeNkosi/Thina Imihla Ngemihla/Amandla (Live)
  • So Why (Live)
  • For My Good (Live) [feat. Neville D]
  • Your Way/Same Glory (Live)
  • For Your Glory (Live)
  • Makwenzeke (Live)
  • Settle for Less (Live)
  • Our God (Live)
  • Praise Your Name (Live)
  • Coming Out (Live)
  • Yilo (Live)
  • Nomangihamba (Live)
  • Uyinkosi Yezulu (Live)
  • Nguwe Wedwa (Live)
  • Hhayi Akekho' Munye (Live)
  • How Do You Love (Live)
  • Only One For Me
  • This Generation
  • Incredible
  • Praise Your Name
  • Noma Ngihamba
  • Our God
  • Settle for Less / Your Way
  • Malibongwe / Ngiyafuna
  • Hhayi Akekh'onjengawe
  • Makwenzeke
  • Ushilo Wena
  • Coming Out
  • Akekh'ofana Nawe
  • How Do You Love